Cocker Spaniel vs King Charles Spaniel
Compare Cocker Spaniel and King Charles Spaniel: size, life expectancy, temperament and care side by side.
Cocker Spaniel
VS
King Charles Spaniel
Comparison table
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Characteristic
Cocker Spaniel
King Charles Spaniel
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
38 – 41 cm
29 – 30 cm
Weight
13 – 15 kg
3 – 9 kg
Life expectancy
11 – 15 years
10 – 14 years
Child friendly
4/5
4/5
Energy level
3/5
3/5
Intelligence
4/5
3/5
Trainability
4/5
3/5
Health
3/5
3/5
Grooming needs
4/5
3/5
Shedding
3/5
3/5
Barking level
4/5
3/5
Aggressiveness
2/5
3/5
The 1–5 scale shows the level of each trait. A higher value means more of that trait. Individual animals may vary.
Characteristics
Cocker Spaniel
Great with kids
Super smart
Easy to train
Medium
King Charles Spaniel
Great with kids
Small
Summary
About Cocker Spaniel
Cheerful, medium‑sized gundog with a sturdy build, soft expression, and long silky ears. Bred to hunt woodcock, it loves sniffing, searching, and joining family activities. Sensitive and people‑oriented, it needs daily exercise, mental stimulation, and regular grooming to stay healthy and content.
About King Charles Spaniel
Small, aristocratic toy spaniel with a domed head, short nose and large dark eyes, bred as a devoted lap companion. Calm indoors with moderate exercise needs, it thrives on constant human contact. Long, silky coat needs regular grooming; prone to heart, eye and brachycephalic‑related issues.
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